IamHawaii

Hurray, it’s Wednesday, July 1st!
A new month is here and half of the year has past. Now, is a good time for change right? It is like the beginning of the year. I mean we are going to have fireworks in a few days. That is somewhat like how the new year comes in. So, let’s bring the second half of the year with a little more change. The State sure has. Here is a short, well not so short, list of some changes going on here in Hawai’i.

• Day 1 of Government Furloughs begin
• Today is the first day TheBoat will not run
• Gas goes up 12 cents due to general excise tax on gas
• The Bus fares are going up - Adults from $2 to $2.50
• Honolulu Zoo Admission will increase -  $4 to $6 (resident rate) $12 (visitors)
• Hotel room tax increases
• Parking at the Zoo increases from 25 cents to $1
• Golfing at municipal course increases to $19 for green fees on Wednesday
• Property tax increase